gdrive - Teaching multiplication

Introduction

This page is for resources and ideas relating to teaching multiplication. At the year 1 level, the key concepts are:

Groups of things
Repeated addition to calculate groups, followed by making arrays to show groups - there is some useful information at the Education Victoria website
Learning the language of multiplication, including "times", "product", and the symbol for times (different to the time on the clock!).

BBC KS1 Bitesize, KS2 Bitesize(several multiplication related activities)
Owego "Math magician" Multiplication Facts - set the multiplication family, e.g. x2, x5 and try to beat the clock
Oswego "Sum Sense" Multiplication - drag and drop numeral cards to make multiplication equations true - this is fairly tricky if you don't already know your times tables.
Oswego "Speed Grid Challenge" Multiplication - set the number of questions and time limit, then select the factors to a multiplication problem from the grid. This asks quite difficult questions, e.g. _ x _ = 76.
BBC Skillswise multiplication grid game - a little challenging but probably suitable for strong year 3 and up.
BBC Skillswise Multiplication Site (note: this site is maths skills for adults)
Multiplication.com games: Multiplication Monster, Minko's Milkshake Shoppe and Math Wash Up -many levels available to suit
fun4thebrain multiplication games, including Alien Munchtime, Murb's Fun and Furry etc.
Penguin Jump Multiplication at math playground.com - this is a great fast paced times tables review.